Life can take you off track and these days it’s hard to find anyone who can’t relate to that. Whether it’s struggling to find a job, not being able to pay the rent or attempting to raise a family, people are facing difficult transitions. But as everyone attempts to navigate… [read more]
Texting in politics. What a ridiculous issue to be talking about in Central Florida, especially this close to a major Presidential election. Perhaps texting about it would be more appropriate. We find ourselves caught up in what activists are trying to label “textgate” in Orange County. Citizens for a Greater… [read more]
There is a looming reality that no one in Orange County is talking about in the Earned Sick Time battle. The truth is the people are destined to lose their voice once and for all if a vote is not scheduled immediately. The delays of the County Commission were devious… [read more]
Orlando is essentially broke. The city dipped into the reserves to the tune of around $30 million to “balance” its budget just weeks ago. Our credit is maxed out, literally. Mayor Buddy Dyer had to get Orange County to bail him out just to get the Citrus Bowl renovations started. But… [read more]
As some important local issues heat up as summer ends, one question rings louder and louder: why are local elected Democrats so silent?! Even outside of the specific issues, like Sick Time, there are clear First Amendment and principles of democracy at stake and we need our Democrats’ voices. Why would… [read more]
Despite the Orange County Commission’s act of voter suppression this week, the Earned Sick Time fight rages on and a more complete narrative is emerging. The County Commission silenced the voice of 50,000 citizens who signed the petition to place Question 1 on the November ballot by voting essentially to… [read more]
Local Orlando news coming out of the DNC Convention in Charlotte included numerous media reports covering Mayor Buddy Dyer’s comments that he was considering a run for governor. During my run for Mayor, we knew Dyer had ambition for higher office and I tried to get him to sign my pledge… [read more]
The struggle for Earned Sick Time in Orange County continues as Commissioners plan to implement their “sneak attack” on the first citizen petition to qualify for the ballot. The Earned Sick Time campaign needs YOU to show up to the Commission meeting on September 11th at 1:00pm. (RSVP at the… [read more]
On this Labor Day weekend, we are reminded there is still much progress to make. As we prepare to enjoy Labor Day tomorrow and celebrate our Monday off with our union brothers and sisters, there is an action we can all take today to help workers in need and workers… [read more]
As students across Central Florida returned to school this week, one statistic sank my heart instantly. 10,000. That’s the number of children in our community without a home. After school, many will return “home” to cars or extended stay motels with their families who continue to struggle without even a… [read more]